Many surveys and studies confirm that every second man in the world over 40 years of age suffers from erectile dysfunction. This means that hundreds of millions of people have sexual dysfunction.
It is difficult for specialists in this field to determine the common cause of the disease, since erectile dysfunction is caused by completely different physical and mental disorders, and sometimes their complexes. Risk factors include any neurological disorder and medication side effects, hypertension, cardiovascular problems, alcohol, diabetes and prostatitis.
Modern means used in professional treatment are quite effective, but many men, embarrassed, do not want to see a urologist and self-medicate unsuccessfully. It is worth noting that urologists and andrologists have a high chance of helping patients with their problems, but only if they are not advanced to the point of impotence. Therefore, don’t delay!
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Potential or erectile dysfunction is a specific condition where the penis is capable of erection, but the degree or duration of erection does not provide a balanced sex life for both parties. Depending on the cause, erectile dysfunction can be temporary or chronic.
Erection problems become more common as you age. But there are often cases when failures occur in younger men. A common problem is when, due to poor performance or premature ejaculation, sexual intercourse is only possible for a few minutes. It also happens that ejaculation occurs before or immediately after entering the vagina, which causes the woman to experience significant discomfort.
In some men, low potency is associated with genetic characteristics: a small penis, an unusual or abnormal shape of the organ, which makes his genitals almost unable to penetrate a woman’s vagina.
Erectile dysfunction
All such problems are now successfully treated. For example, there are special implants for penile surgery that can be inserted through minor surgery. Vacuum physiotherapeutic method is popular. Many different drugs have been developed that remove the psychological barrier and prolong sexual intercourse.
Naturally, independent treatment of such problems is simply impossible. Diagnosis and treatment of potency disorders should be carried out exclusively by an experienced urologist-andrologist.
Normal functioning of the penis
Erection - an increase in the size of the penis due to a rush of blood to the cavernous bodies. An erect penis is hard enough for full sexual intercourse. The process starts with sexual stimulation, but spontaneous erections also occur in adolescence.
For an adult man and adolescents, a morning erection is normal - the penis is in an excited state after waking up.
There are no specific standards that determine the time of arousal and what kind of erection is considered normal. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
What affects the duration of excitation:
- sensitivity of the head of the penis;
- frequency of sexual intercourse;
- age, nationality;
- endurance, general physical fitness;
- condition and tone of the perineal muscles;
- degree of excitement.
From a medical point of view, an erection that lasts until orgasm is considered normal. In this case, the normal duration of sexual intercourse is at least 2 minutes. The average time of coitus is 3-15 minutes, less often – up to half an hour. Moreover, after a short sexual intercourse, a man should recover quickly.
Why are most men reluctant to see a doctor?
Surprisingly and illogically, men who have problems with potency do not turn to a urologist because they think that erectile dysfunction is caused by a serious organic pathology. Those. They are afraid not of diagnosis and treatment, but of diagnosis!
Some patients do not believe that a urologist can help with such a sensitive problem. And in vain. Now this problem is well studied and there are already medications for almost any condition that is considered abnormal and leads to erectile dysfunction.
However, treatment can only be prescribed individually, so you need to gather courage and come for an examination. Based on the results, the doctor will definitely select a treatment suitable for the patient based on age, form of application and other parameters.
Treatment of impotence - not to lose your dignity
Before treating impotence in men, it is necessary to diagnose erectile dysfunction. The following methods can be used for this:
- physical examination;
- blood and urine tests;
- Ultrasound;
- psychological test.
The listed diagnostic methods will allow you to assess the quality of blood supply to the genital organ, test nerves for sensitivity, identify depression and other psychological disorders, and also identify concomitant diseases (cardiovascular and endocrine), which may be the root cause of impotence.
When answering the question whether impotence can be cured, it is worth noting that there are 2 types of this pathology:
- vascular impotence;
- impotence for psychological reasons.
In the first case, treatment of erectile dysfunction in men involves the use of surgical methods that increase the flow of arterial blood into the penis and reduce venous outflow. But impotence for psychological reasons is treated through psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.
Causes of potency disorders
Potential disorder or erectile dysfunction goes hand in hand with the following factors:
- persistent and untreated stress;
- excessive alcohol consumption;
- smoking;
- the use of various hormones, steroids, drugs that improve athletic performance, increase muscle mass;
- taking antihypertensive and antidepressant medications;
- obesity;
- blood vessel calcification and arterial disorders;
- psychological problems.
Smoking
Steroid use
Neurological diseases also require attention. Potency problems are caused by various diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves involved in erection, and nerve endings.
In all these cases, leaving shame aside, you should rely on the opinion of experts. Only a doctor can carry out the necessary diagnostics and identify the true cause of the disease. After its elimination, potency will be restored.
To eliminate the lack or weakness of an erection, you need to follow the advice of professionals, and in many cases, change your lifestyle as soon as possible. This may seem trivial, but medications alone are not enough to treat potency disorders. You need to organize walks in the fresh air, exercise, good and healthy nutrition, mental stability, and reduce stress. It is important to establish honest communication with your partner.
Sometimes simply quitting smoking can contribute to better erections, sexual pleasure and physical and mental balance.
Preventive measures
For long-term results of therapy, you should follow the doctor’s recommendations regarding lifestyle:
- quit smoking, drugs, alcohol;
- normalize weight;
- visit a urologist regularly (at least once a year);
- have sex with a regular partner;
- avoid stress;
- solve health problems in a timely manner.
Remember: only a doctor can accurately determine how to treat impotence in a particular case. Therefore, if characteristic symptoms appear, seek help from the Medical On Group clinic.
How can women help their partners alleviate potency problems?
Couples should initially look for the cause of impotence in their relationship. People often provoke negative reactions from each other, especially when they have conflicts in other areas of their lives.
Interestingly, with male erectile dysfunction, women look for a mistake in themselves, thinking that they are bored or a rival has appeared. This leads to attacks of jealousy that paralyze and confuse the man. A scandal arises because he is suffering and wants a quick solution to the problem, rather than listen to his partner’s accusations.
If the partner is patient and loves the man, then the treatment can be even more effective. However, if dialogue fails and couples cannot communicate on basic issues, then potency problems only get worse.
Symptoms of erectile dysfunction
Impotence can be primary or secondary. In the first case, the lack of erection was initial, i.e. The problem has been present since birth. As a rule, it is caused by various kinds of congenital pathologies. With secondary impotence, the disorder arose during a person’s life and is caused by various negative factors.
The list of main symptoms includes:
- Decreased or complete absence of libido (sexual desire).
- Insufficiently strong erection (or its complete absence) in the presence of an external stimulating factor (a scene from an erotic film, a naked woman).
- Inability to maintain an erection throughout sexual intercourse. Excitement occurs, but during coitus the erection disappears.
- Premature ejaculation in mature men with sufficient sexual experience. This problem is also common among young men who have recently become sexually active, or those men whose sex life is inconsistent. But in this case it can be considered the norm.
- Lack of involuntary erection (morning and night) for a long time.
Impotence is diagnosed only if the above symptoms are persistent. If weakening or loss of erection occurs once, then this is considered normal and can be explained by increased physical or mental stress.
Drug therapy
This method of treatment is the most common. The drugs used are divided into several groups:
- Tablets and capsules to be taken orally.
- Drugs that are injected into the urethral canal.
- Medicines for administration into the cavernous bodies of the penis.
- Sprays and ointments for application to the penis.
Quite popular drugs are phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors - these are Viagra, Levitra and various generics. The active components included in the composition enhance arousal, resulting in a persistent, stable erection. Keep in mind that medications in this group can only be prescribed by a doctor, based on the specific clinical picture. This is explained by a large number of different contraindications, so you should not take it on your own without consulting a specialist.
Special solutions are injected through the urethral canal - these are analogues of prostaglandin. It is characterized by a fairly rapid action - within 10 minutes (the effect lasts for an hour). The substances included in the composition ensure a stable flow of blood to the penis and also prevent premature outflow through the veins.
Vibration and vacuum stimulation
Patients with weak potency are often prescribed therapy using vibration and vacuum stimulation. Vibration stimulation is carried out using special devices that activate the nerve endings of the penis, which contributes to the occurrence of an erection.
Vacuum stimulation is carried out using a device consisting of a cylindrical reservoir, a pump and a compression ring. A simpler analogue of this device is a vacuum pump, which is also a good means of prevention in the genital area. The principle of operation is simple: the penis is placed in a cylinder, a vacuum is applied to it by pumping out air with a pump. Blood quickly flows to the penis, resulting in an erection. The ring is placed at the base of the penis to prevent blood flow.
Physiotherapeutic procedures
It is better to combine drug treatment with physiotherapeutic procedures, which also improve blood circulation.
The following methods are used:
- CMT therapy. The technique involves the effect of sinusoidally modulated currents on the body. This method has a number of contraindications: heart disease, prostate adenoma, open form of tuberculosis, open wounds on the body, tumors, presence of a pacemaker, etc.
- Galvanization of the panty area. This technique helps to get rid of stagnant processes due to the action of direct current. There are also contraindications to the procedure.
- Shock wave therapy. It has a beneficial effect on the body and helps restore vascular circulation. Contraindications: oncology, presence of a pacemaker, cardiovascular pathologies, diseases of the nervous system, etc.
